TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Human Resources
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707-234-6600
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Mendocino and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021) for the Term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
(Sponsors: Human Resources)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution and approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Mendocino and Service Employees international Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On January 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 24-010 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021).
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Board of Supervisors' negotiating team has met with representatives from Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (SEIU 1021) and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Attached is a Resolution and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The summary below provides a highlight of proposed terms included in the MOU:
* Salary: Year 1: 3% Cost of Living (COLA) increase + minimum $23/hr at Step 5, Year 2: 2-3% COLA based on identified triggers, Year 3: 2-3% COLA based on identified triggers
* Health Insurance: Modify County's contribution toward Gold/Silver plan for Employee Only to 80%, Dependents to 78%; and County's contribution toward Bronze plan for Employee Only to 100%
* On Call Premium: Increase on call premium by $1 per hour
* Bilingual Pay: Incre...
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